Division of Soil and Water Conservation

Title

About Us

PageContent

DNREC Division of Watershed StewardshipRobert Palmer, Acting Director

The Division of Watershed Stewardship manages and protects the state’s soil, water and coastlines with a comprehensive array of watershed programs to ensure proper stewardship of Delaware's natural resources.

These programs protect and maintain the state's shoreline and navigable waterways; regulate changes to coastal and urban lands; develop and implement innovative watershed assessment, monitoring and implementation activities; promote wise land use, water quality and water management practices, while maintaining a strong local agricultural interest, protecting urban communities and providing for public safety.